THIS HAS BEEN UPDATED AS OF 2-8-2015!

PLEASE LOOK IT OVER AGAIN AS THE RULES HAVE CHANGED AND THE THINGS REQUIRED AND REQUESTED OF THE STUDENTS HAS CHANGED

Welcome to the Beginners Guide to Writing Fanfiction! Here, we'll go over the process of creative writing, including topics like:

How to create an original character

How to alter the plot to suit your needs

How to write the dialogue of characters

… and more!

So, are you starting your first fanfiction? Are you trying to revamp an older story, but you're not sure how to "fix" it? Are you finding that, even though you've been writing for a while, you feel like you're stuck in a creative rut and want to expand and improve your craft?

Well, this is the class for you! Come and join Professor KRenee as she goes over the process of writing a fanfiction. Please read to the end of this poster to find out more about this class and how to contact the professor should you decide to participate and send in your assignments!

If you choose to participate in this class, please expect the following:

- You will have homework! Professor KRenee will usually post an assignment with each lesson. You are not required to do the homework! You are not required to turn any assignments in! The assignments are for learning purposes, and that is all. If you don't feel like doing the homework, or don't think that you need to, or whatever, you do not have to do it. That is perfectly fine.

- Your assignments will be criticized! Professor KRenee holds no accountability for hurt feelings. This class is meant to educate young and inexperienced writers. There will be no ego-stroking involved in this. If you cannot take constructive criticism for what it's worth, you should not send in your work to Professor KRenee. Feel free to do the assignments on your own and simply not turn them in.

- Professor KRenee is not a perfect author, nor is she a licensed teacher. As you grow and mature as an author, you may find that there are suggestions and pointers she gives that you do not agree with. In fact, you may find her suggestions and pointers disagreeable even now. That is fine. You are not required to agree with everything the professor says. The only requirement for this course is a willingness to learn.

- While asking questions is not mandatory, it is requested by the professor. Professor KRenee doesn't have a list of everything that amateur writers have problems with. If you have a question you want answered, ask it in the comments and it will be answered in the next chapter. Questions asked by students will lengthen the amount of time spent on a topic. If the professor starts out with the topic of, say, an original character's name and the process that goes along with it, and students ask questions about what she says, the following chapter will be dedicated to answering those questions in as much detail as possible.

Any students interested in participating in the activities should send a private message (PM) directly to Professor KRenee. Further below is a form that should be included in your message.

So, you're interested in participating in the class? Well, fill out this form and send it to the professor! You are required to use proper grammar and spelling throughout your time as a student in this class. If you cannot take this seriously, don't expect the professor to take you seriously.

If you need something explained, please ask BEFORE sending in your application, so that you can be sure you've correctly given the information that was asked of you. Thank you!

The following questions are going to be based on your main original character. If you do not have one, feel free to make something up on the spot. If you have many, choose the ONE that you are most comfortable with.

Please answer honestly. Do not try to sweeten up the character or make them seem better or more rounded. Write exactly how you picture them; use the words that you'd normally use in a story that features them.

Remember, this is about the character! Don't write in stuff about you!

Full name:

Age:

Gender:

Hair color:

Eye color:

Skin tone:

Quickie prompt:

It's the first day of school. Your character is a second-year in high school. S/he just transferred to a new school, so no one knows him/her yet. From another character's point of view (doesn't have to be an original character, use whoever you want), describe your character walking into the classroom and introducing him/herself.

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Write here

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The information you provide on your character will only be used as a reference for the public IF YOU ALLOW IT. If you are not comfortable with the professor posting information about your character for the sake of example or public critique to further the learning process, that is fine. It will not be held against you in any way.

If you are DENYING the professor permission to use your character for educational purposes, please write DENY at the end of your private message.

If you are ALLOWING the professor to use your character for educational purposes, please write ALLOW at the end of your private message.

Thank you for your interest in the Beginners Guide to Writing Fanfiction course! Happy writing!